In 1999, distinguished artist and author Rachel Druten saw the lack of funding for art and music classes in elementary schools in the valley. Her dream was to reach, teach and inspire valley children through the arts. She founded Tools for Tomorrow (TFT), a free afterschool program to teach creative writing, music, art and drama.
When the most recent outburst of violence in Israel and Palestine erupted last month, the shock that greeted events led to a ricocheting of solidarity for all who were victim to the horror. In the past month, cultural practitioners in the Palestinian diaspora — removed from a catastrophe erupting yet again in their homeland —
Light Lab brought together ten artists from the north of the UK as part of Lumiere’s skills development programme and the Light Up The North (LUTN) partnership – a network of five northern light festivals. Through workshops provided by Durham County Council and LUTN partners Lightpool National Portfolio Organisation (Blackpool) and Wigan Council, the artists
A visitor watches art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries’ young artists. (Photo
Junior South Tipperary Art Group (STAG) membership is now full in the primary and senior groups for this session, which continues on Saturday mornings up to and including December 16. A waiting list is in operation. The seniors did a workshop with artist Moran-Been-Noon in the South Tipperary Arts Centre chapel at the Kickham Barracks
(Credits: Far Out / Pamela Des Barres) Sun 26 November 2023 9:00, UK Brushing shoulders and locking lips with all the biggest names of the 1960s and ‘70s music scene, Pamela Des Barres stands tall as the queen of the groupies. After the release of her book, I’m With The Band, in 1987, her diaries
Rejuvinate your creative practice with hsL Go somewhere different Delve into that unhinged idea Pin down the elusive creative vision you have been nutting overAnd do it all with the support of a creative team that aren’t afraid of risk taking art. The hsL team will support artists and groups of artists to create a
Spending an adult life without detecting disabilities is not uncommon and can pose varied difficulties. And a Japanese couple offers clues for how to approach one such case and a hint at a remedy as well from the perspective of people who are living the experience. Manga artists Eri Nanato, 43 and Satoshi Kameyama, 41,
Molly Adams / Lawrence TimesApprentice artists of Van Go welcome Lawrence community members to the opening celebration of the annual Adornment art show and sale, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. The sale continues through Dec. 20. Share this post or save for later Despite the cold and snowy weather outside Saturday night, dozens of community members
When it comes to popular music, climate change is an old song. For over 80 years, singers and songwriters have discussed the state of the earth over eclectic sounds, from pop and folk to soul and hip-hop music. While some of these works became hits and staples of their respective genres – their often-breezy sounds